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Small Business Development

Our team provides all small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance to successfully start, grow, and build a business in Boston.

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We are committed to helping small businesses during COVID-19. We would like to learn more about how your business is being impacted and how we can support you. Please take our survey today!

 covid-19 updates and information

Weekly small business calls

Our weekly small business conference calls on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. feature reopening guidance and resources available to small businesses. Register in advance.

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smallbiz@boston.gov
26 Court Street
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Temporary COVID-19 hours
City Hall is only open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Technical Assistance

Our consultants work with entrepreneurs and small business owners. They provide the tools needed to start, strengthen...

Storefront Improvements

Learn about resources for sign and storefront improvements for your business.

Women Entrepreneurs Boston

Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) provides skill-building opportunities, technical help, and networking. We help women...

Childcare Entrepreneur Fund

Family childcare educators are crucial to Boston. They take care of our most precious treasure: our children.

Employee ownership help

We have information to help you build and grow your worker cooperative or employee-owned firm in the City of Boston.

Age-friendly businesses in Boston

COVID-19 update: Due to the public health emergency, only essential Age-friendly businesses are open at this time.

Upcoming Events

Business resilience: Best practices and succession planning

Apr 19
Business resilience: Paths to mitigate business loss during a crisis

Apr 20
Restaurant Resiliency Workshop: Employment law

Apr 27
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Latest news

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Outdoor dining will begin in Boston on April 1

Licensing Board
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Modified Phase 2, Step 2 of Reopening plan extended in Boston

Mayor's Office

Career fair series, campaign to promote opportunities for Boston residents in construction announced

Economic Development
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Supporting Boston's arts community this holiday season

Arts and Culture

Boston Main Streets

Our comprehensive revitalization approach helps create, build, and sustain healthy commercial districts.

Learn more about Main Streets

COVID-19 economic data

Economic indicators overview
The pandemic has caused rapid and profound disruptions in our economy and way of life.

Surveys and feedback

Surveys
Small business closures
Small business closures
Property and landlord contact Information
Property and landlord contact Information

Food Truck Resources

Complete our online application, get site information, and learn about updated schedules!

Food truck information

Meet the Team

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